DAY 1
KANSAI-OSAKA
Welcome to Osaka! You will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant at the airport.

The assistant will get you in the bus to your hotel.

【About accommodation】

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka (WiFi=○)
It is located right next to Nishi Honganji (temple, World Heritage).
It is good idea to take walk to Nishi Honganji to see peace morning atmosphere (no entrance fee).
Also, they have shuttle bus service to Kyoto station. Please enjoy having dinner around there.
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DAY 2
OSAKA-HIMEJI-MATSUE
Leaving Osaka, we go to Himeji Castle that was built in early 17th century.

It is called as “Egret castle” due to its beautiful white walls and roof.

It is designated as World Heritage of UNESCO.
Then, we will drive to the prestigious Adachi Museum that is famous for beautiful art works and Japanese garden.

【About accommodation】

Hotel or Ryokan (Japanese Style Inn) around Matsue or Tamatsukuri Onsen (hotspring) Area
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DAY 3
MATSUE-IZUMO-IWAMI-HIROSHIMA
Today’s excursion starts from Izumo Taisha (shrine) in Izumo.

Its origin is unknown, however, it has such a long time history since ancient time. Because it is said that the shrine enshrines god of marriage,

so many people visit this shrine to pray for their marriage.
The stories about the god are described in ancient document called “Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters)” .

You may fell atmosphere of ancient myth of Japan.
From Izumo, we will drive to Iwami Ginzan (silver mine)

which is designated as World Heritage site of UNESCO.

The mine produced almost 1/3 of silver in the world between 16th and the mid 19th century.

Not only the mine, but also traditional houses around the mine still show us tasteful townscape.
Then, we will drive to Hiroshima. Japan is the only country which has suffered A-bomb disaster.

The first A-bomb was dropped on Hiroshima at 8:15 on August 6, 1945.

It would be precious experience to visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum

as well as A-bomb Dome that is designated as World Heritage of UNESCO.

Although you don’t see the aftermath of the disaster in Hiroshima today,

the museum tells you all about what happened.

【About accommodation】

Hiroshima Grand Prince Hotel (WiFi=○)
It is located right next to Nishi Honganji (temple, World Heritage).
It is good idea to take walk to Nishi Honganji to see peace morning atmosphere (no entrance fee).
Also, they have shuttle bus service to Kyoto station.

There are so many place to eat and please enjoy having dinner around there.
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DAY 4
HIROSHIMA-KURASHIKI-TAKAMATSU
Near Hiroshima city there is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shinto shrine.

We take a boat off the main island to a small sacred island,

on whose beach stands the vermillion color Torii gate.

The gate and main hall of the shrine look floating in the water when the tide is high.

Leaving Hiroshima, we stop at Kurashiki for sightseeing and riverside walking

at Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter.

White wall storages and houses make the townscape tasteful.
We will go on to Shikoku island crossing on a series of huge suspension bridges spanning Shikoku and Honshu islands.

The view from the bridges made with latest Japanese technology will be unforgettable.

he climate of this area of Japan is similar to that of Mediterranean Sea,

which is suitable for growing fruits like grapes and oranges.

【About accommodation】

JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu or similar one
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DAY 5
TAKAMATSU-TOKUSHIMA-WAKAYAMA-KOYASAN
We will start excursion from Ritsurin Koen (park), one of the best Japanese garden in Takamatsu.

It takes your breath away with picturesque scene of ponds, small bridges and tea house.

Leaving Shikoku with a 2 hour boat ride to Honshu island again,

the tour continues to the sacred training spot of Buddhist monks at Koyasan mountains.

117 temples are located 1,000m (about 3,000ft) above sea level

and Koyasan is designated as World Heritage site of UNESCO.
The legendary monk Kobodaishi is one of the most historical religious figures.

The mausoleum of Kobodaishi, Okunoin and lined up tall cedar trees approach

to the mausoleum makes the area sacred atmosphere.

【About accommodation】

Shukubo (Guest house managed by temple)
Please enjoy experiencing Shojin Ryori (vegetarian meal made by Buddhist monks).
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DAY 6
KOYASAN-OSAKA
Osaka was the commercial center in the samurai period, developed around invincible Osaka Castle.
The top of this 7 story building commands great views of the city of Osaka,

the castle being surrounded by the walls of huge stones and moats.
Before we check in our hotel, let’s take short walk at Dotonbori

(food and shopping district popular among Osaka residence).

【About accommodation】

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka (WiFi=○)
It is located in central Osaka and there are various kinds of restaurants

due to the city is called “City of Food”.
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DAY 7
OSAKA-KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Time to get back home with unforgettable memory and lots of souvenir.

Leaving for Kansai International Airport by Hotel shuttle. Return by air.

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